Also Serving New Canaan STYLE + BEAUTY FIND YOUR NEW HAIRSTYLE AT THE VAULT THIS FALL SEASON FITNESS THE COST OF PERSONAL WELLNESS, WORTH A SWEAT? SHOPPING THE STYLE LIST BY STYLEE LYST SEPTEMBER 2022
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September is known as the fashion and style issue in the magazine world, and we are thrilled to participate in the trend. Not only are we bringing you fashion that will help keep you on top of the latest styles, but we are also sharing stylish interior spaces and trendy hotspots around town. Styles are ever changing, and the fashion world continuously brings us a fresh new take on something from generations past or shares an entirely new concept for us to enjoy. Each decade has its own unique trends, and although some cycle back decades later, the originality of each look that is reflected often times is connected to the culture and music of the day. This month we sat down with local fashion experts Katie Fong and Maria Turkel to learn more about what they do and why it is so important. Fall is the perfect time for a hair refresh and we have the best tips and tricks from Nicole at Vault in New Canaan. We couldn't leave out the trendy new workout, Clubsweat and how it is changing the digital fitness space and providing boutique workouts from your living room. With the changing of seasons comes the time for a closet refresh, and we have you covered with where to find the newest fall styles around town. Fashion choices can reveal a little bit of our personality, so it is a great way to express ourselves. So bring on fall in your own best style, and we will see you around town.
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inside the issue The Style Issue SEPTEMBER 2022 ON THE COVER DEPARTMENTS 4 Lifestyle Letter 8 City Scene 12 Must See FITNESS 18 Trend Setter SHOPPING 24 Inspired By STYLE + BEAUTY 28 Our Town STYLE + BEAUTY 32 Travel Journal TRAVEL 34 Events 18 12 24 28 FEATURED 12 The Cost of Personal Wellness, Worth a Sweat? A New Way to Put Yourself First 18 The Style List by STYLEE LYST Style Edit 24 Find Your New Hairstyle at The Vault this Fall Season Located in the heart of New Canaan, this talented team will bring your fall haircut visions to life 28 Q+A With Local Fashion Personnel Local fashion experts on what they do and why it matters Photography: The Style List by STYLEE LYST 6
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FIRSTYOURSELFPUTTOWAYNEWA ARTICLE BY LYDIA TURNER & ROBIN CHUNG | PHOTOGRAPHY BY MEGAN MILLS THE C O S T O F P E R S O N A L W E L L NESS , WORTH SWEAT?A MUST SEE | FITNESS12
Then I heard about streaming elliptical workouts on Club Sweat Digital. As you probably know, ellipti cals are a gym staple and excellent for cardio endur ance and burning calories, which is why they’re the most common household exercise machines (myself included). This digital application breaks the mold and allows you to use what you most likely already have and offers a variety of options both on and off the machine, for maximum effectiveness. Club Sweat works the elliptical to the max - fast, slow, bounces, bounce down - with great music. The instructor (how they talk through these workouts, I’ll never know) takes you through on-machine weight lifts and sprints to break up the work-out and powers you up for the next leg of the class. No matter your fitness level, their world-class instructor’s guide and encourage you and offer modifications to help you reach your goals. Whether climbing hills or taking on Tabata scares or excites you, there is a workout style for every fitness level. Their classes kick up the routine and make the ellipsis full of possibilities. Strength training with weights tones your upper body while your legs build muscle. HIIT - high interval training - keeps your heart racing so your calorie burn continues long after your workout is over: up to 400 calories in 30 minutes! The effectiveness of the elliptical, the workout machine that has been at the forefront of fitness for decades, is unmatched. Ellipticals are comfortable (no getting used to a seat!), safe, and super effective.
The landscape of self-care has changed dramatically over the years. What was once personal and private is now curated on our social media timelines. I love fitness classes. I need the energy of an instructor to wring every last frisson of energy from my body and leave me feeling absolutely amazing for the rest of theButday. a few things resulted from the pandemic. Fitness classes waned, I bought a trendy bike and spin-classed my way to never wanting to spin again. I walked my dog until his eyes said “I still love you but put that leash on me again and I will destroy every shoe in your closet.” I also amassed a “personal gym” in the sense I have an elliptical, a few weights, and a bike lying around my basement.
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The other cool thing is you can stream it on your TV. Which beats squinting into an iPhone to see what everyone’s doing while you’re pulsing up and down in full-on exercise mode. Plus doing it all in your personal space makes you feel like you’re there in the studio but without the hassle. Plus, as some of us may remember from years past gym-rat days, the effec tiveness of the elliptical, the workout machine that has been at the forefront of fitness for decades, is unmatched. Ellipticals are comfortable (no getting used to a seat!), safe, and super effective. The fact that you can burn up to 500 calories in a quick 30-minute session speaks for itself! Put yourself first in your self-care, and make sure your routine supports the life you want instead of living to support the routine you think you ought to have.
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STYLE EDIT THE STYLE LIST BY STYLEE LYST Darien Lifestyle Magazine’s September Issue is all about style – and what better way to celebrate it than with a roundup of some of my favorite style staples. MILA GEMS HANDCRAFTED| FAMILY-OWNED,JEWELRY. Featuring the Scattered Diamond Bracelet in 14K Yellow Gold , $1,275 . This classic hinged bangle is refined in its simplicity, adding a touch of sophisti cation to any look. MILA GEMS is fami ly-owned, handcrafted and offers a vari ety of trendy and classic jewelry staples. milagems.com | @mila.gems FASHION TREND SETTER | SHOPPING18
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TREND SETTER | SHOPPING FINDSAND M.GEMI | HANDMADE LUXURIES FROM ITALY, WITH LOVE. Featuring The Ravenna in Sandstone, $348 . This everyday, mid-heel bootie is a wardrobe gem. They will be your go-to footwear with any and everything. From dresses to skirts to jeans to pants, these little darlings are not only chic and easy on the eyes, but comfortable too. Handcrafted from distressed Tuscan suede that wears in beautifully over time, they are finished with a softly-pointed toe and a supremely walkable heel that adds just the right amount of lift for all-day wear. mgemi.com | @mgemi FASHION UNSUBSCRIBED | CONSCIOUSLY-MADE, SLOW-FASHION. Featuring the Stripe-Trim Crewneck Sweater in Natural, $188 . Easy living in this sustainably-sourced cotton pullover. Perfect for brisk fall evenings. unsubscribed.com | @unsubscribed 20
FINDSAND POLÈNE | CREATIONS DE HAUTE MAROQUINERIE | LUXURY LEATHER BAGS DESIGNED IN PARIS. Featuring La Petite Marequinene Card Holder in Camel, $50. Sophistication executed. Two exterior pockets and one central interior pocket. Ideal for the woman (or man) on the go. polene-paris.com | @polene_paris BA&SH SPONTANEOUS| JOYFUL,& EFFORTLESS PARISIAN. Featuring the Gibus Jacket in Blue, $340. This retro-style, quilted jacket fits just right and is a great throw-on piece for the colder days ahead. The rounded neckline and slightly shorter sleeves reveal the wrists and décolleté. ba-sh.com.com | @bashparis To see my fashion, beauty and lifestyle selects on the daily, be sure to head to styleelyst.com and fol low me on social @styleelyst | Psst. keep your eyes peeled for The Style List’s Holiday Gift Guide in the December issue, as well as in 2023 issues of both Greenwich and Darien Lifestyle Magazines. FASHION 21| CITYLIFESTYLE.COM/DARIENCTSEPTEMBER 2022
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September is often a month of rebirth and reinvention. Fall is right around the corner and for many, the return of school has arrived where we find our normal structured routine. Although for adults we aren’t heading back to school, it is a great time for that new haircut or new style that will give you that ‘back to school’ feeling that many young children crave at this time of year.
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The Vault is a luxury hair salon located in the heart of New Canaan. Owned and led by the talented Nicole Strachan, her team will help you rediscover your perfect Fall hairstyle. They specialize in custom color and hair extensions, two of the most popular looks they suggest for this season. Nicole and 2 other of her stylists are certified in applying Invisible Bead Extensions meaning they have extensive education in this method.
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We asked Nicole to share what their most popular hairstyles are for this season and she said that they are doing a majority of hair extensions, where there is a stylist for everyone’s needs at The Vault. This Autumn Equinox is also all about big bouncy blowouts that many of us know from the 1990’s and early 2000’s. She also recommends beachy waves and sun-kissed highlights. At The Vault , their goal is to offer a friendly luxury experience, a place where you can come socialize or just relax and leave looking and feeling your best. Their attention to detail and the level of knowledge in everything they do makes them unique from other hair salons in the area. At The Vault, they cus tomize their guest’s experience based on their wants and needs as being in this environment should be their favorite place to be!
Q+A With Local Fashion Personnel ARTICLE BY ASHLEY ALT | PHOTOGRAPHY BY KATIE FONG, MARIA TURKEL Local fashion experts on what they do and why it matters OUR TOWN | STYLE + BEAUTY28
ASHLEY: WHAT (OR WHO) INSPIRES YOUR DESIGNS?
I spoke with two of Greenwich’s fashion experts for our style issue.
ASHLEY: WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT THE STYLE SCENE IN GREENWICH? MARIA: The variety of shops on Greenwich Avenue, in Cos Cob and Old Greenwich is just wonderful. I appreciate that people in Greenwich like to get dressed for all types of events in their lives whether they’re running errands, going to lunch/dinner or attending a special event.
WEBSITE: mariaturkel.com INSTAGRAM: @mariaturkelstyling
ADDRESS: 60 Lewis St. Greenwich, CT Wardrobe stylist Maria Turkel has been boosting peo ple’s confidence since 2007, whether they’re running errands or board meetings.
WEBSITE: katiefong.com INSTAGRAM: @katiefongcollection
ASHLEY: WHAT SHOULD PEOPLE EXPECT WHEN COMING INTO YOUR BOUTIQUE?
ASHLEY: TELL US HOW KATIE FONG COLLECTION GOT KATIE:STARTED.
ASHLEY: WHAT SHOULD PEOPLE EXPECT WHEN WORKING WITH YOU? MARIA: A fun, judgment-free, authentic collabora tion. My goal is to help each person feel confident and authentic in their everyday lives through their ward robe choices. No closet or price point is too big or too small. Location doesn’t matter—we can meet virtually and achieve equally great results as when I meet people in their homes.
ASHLEY: FINALLY, ARE THERE ANY STYLE TIPS OR WORDS OF FASHION WISDOM YOU’D LIKE TO SHARE? MARIA: Always, always wear what feels good on YOU. The best way to find your personal style is to focus on your favorites regardless of what others are wearing or what others say is stylish or fashionable. Learn what works on you and build an amazing wardrobe from there. When you look good, you feel good and when you feel good, you do good.
Katie Fong Collection started in her parent’s house in 2012 when I decided to turn an unused library space into my workroom. I was working full time in the city and then coming home to pattern and sew made-to-measure garments for my own clients. In January 2013, I left my job and officially launched my company.
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KATIE: Growing up in Greenwich, I was surrounded by classic and timeless fashion with a modern and feminine twist. Greenwich women have always had an effortless, elegant way of dressing, which I still think is true to this day. I’ve come to discover over the years of having my boutique in town that this style is appreciated by women all over the country.
KATIE: The boutique carries my Seasonless Collection which is entirely made-to-order and available in over 300 colors. While our typical turnaround time is 5-8 weeks, we have been extremely busy with the surge in weddings, so I always recommend more lead time! I have also collaborated with several small jewelry and accessories designers (many of them local) to offer our customers a selection of high-quality fashion jewelry and fine accessories.
ASHLEY: TELL US HOW YOU GOT STARTED AS A PERSONAL STYLIST.
MARIA: I was one of the original wardrobe supervisors on the TV show, Friends, dressing all six main cast members each week, as well as all guest stars and background artists. Additionally, I’m trained in fash ion design and can sketch, drape and sew. After mov ing back East and starting a family, I decided to use my training and experience to start a business that fed my creativity, uplifted others (women, mainly), and fit into my life as a wife and mom of three children.
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You’ve heard of Scottsdale, you’ve dreamed of Scottsdale, and now it’s time to go to Scottsdale. From the breathtaking beauty of the magnificent Sonoran Desert (and all the outdoor adventures it spawns) to the luxury resorts & spas, shopping & dining, golf courses & botanical gardens, and award-winning museums & arts scene, this central Arizona city is the total package for your new vacation inspiration. This month, our City Lifestyle family of travel enthusiasts are thrilled to collaborate with Experience Scottsdale to introduce an exclusively curated guide to this lively city paired with a GIVEAWAY* opportunity to win a threenight trip for two! Here are some quintessential experiences you won’t want to miss.
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Old Town Scottsdale is the heartbeat of this city. You’ll find a wide selec tion of shops, restaurants, art galleries, bustling bars and nightclubs, as well as contemporary public art installations, world-class museums and historic sites from the late 1880s. With more than 200 golf courses in the area including high-caliber competi tive courses like TPC Scottsdale, Troon North and Grayhawk, you’re sure to enjoy the round of a lifetime in "The World's Finest Golf Destination.”
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City Lifestyle and Experience Scottsdale are giving one lucky winner and a guest the chance to explore Scottsdale, AZ with a uniquely curated hospital ity itinerary filled with three days of complimentary hotel, food, entertain ment and shopping experiences. This giveaway closes on September 30, 2022. The trip must be taken by September 30, 2023. For a chance to win, follow @citylifestyle and @scottsdaleariz on Instagram and tag unlimited friends and family on the September 1st giveaway post for additional entries to win.
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As part of the Labor Day Weekend festivities, the Rowayton Civic Association will host the 5th Annual Co-ed Volleyball Tournament on Sunday. Co-ed teams of local residents ages 14 and up will compete for bragging rights in a fun, pool play format tournament followed by the final beach concert of the Summer Music Festival.
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Celebrate the end of the summer season with the annual Arthur J. Ladrigan Swim Races and Family Fun Day at Bayley Beach. Start with the Lighthouse Race (a one-mile swim from Green’s Ledge Lighthouse to shore). Check-in for Lighthouse Race swimmers and their kayak escorts will start one hour prior to start.
The Community Fund of Darien’s 43rd Darien Road Race to benefit Youth and Family Social Services Programs in Darien, Norwalk, and Stamford. 1.5 m fun run and 5 m run and entertainment! To sign up vis it: runsignup.com/Race/CT/Darien/TDRR only, gates open at 6pm for sale on the Live Darien CT app & website
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Darien’s First Annual Music & Food Festival celebrating our local community! At The Gardener’s Center, Darien on October 8, 2022 | Follow us @darienCTchamber
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